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Phi (philomatheia) - love of knowledge INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PHI BETA DELTA INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH and REVIEW Volume 4 Number 1 FALL 2014 4 Number 1 FALL Volume RESEARCH and REVIEW INTERNATIONAL DELTA PHI BETA and REVIEW Beta (biotremmonia) - valuing of human life Journal of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars Delta (diapheren) - achieving excellence Special iSSue Made poSSible by a Grant froM the national endowMent for the huManitieS VOLUME 4 NUMBER 1 FALL 2014 ISSN: 2167-8669 Journal Cover-2014.indd 1 5/19/15 11:17 AM International Research and Review: Journal of Phi Beta Delta Volume 4 Number 1 Fall 2014 Honor Society for International Scholars International Research and Review Journal of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society For International Scholars Guest Editor Dr. Rueyling Chuang CSUSB NEH Grant Project Director Faculty Director of Center for International Studies and Programs California State University, San Bernardino Editor Dr. Michael Smithee, Syracuse University (Retired) Editorial Board Dr. Patricia Burak [email protected] Syracuse University California State University, Dr. Gary Cretser [email protected] Pomona Dr. Charles Gliozzo [email protected] Michigan State University Black Sea State University, Dr. Yiurj Kondratenko [email protected] Ukraine Dr. Carl Patton [email protected] Georgia State University Dr. Cristina Rios [email protected] Lamar University Mr. Skip Greenblatt [email protected] Syracuse University (retired) Dr. Judy Smrha [email protected] Baker University Dr. Marco Tavanti [email protected] University of San Francisco Dr. Joshua McKeown [email protected] Oswego State University Siebenthal- Dr. Sharman [email protected] University of Michigan Adams California State University, Dr. Rosalind Bresnahan Consulting Editor San Bernardino Twomey- SUNY Institute of Ms. Tyra Consulting Editor Smith Technology i International Research and Review: Journal of Phi Beta Delta Volume 4 Number 1 Fall 2014 Honor Society for International Scholars International Research and Review Journal of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars Volume 4 Number 1 Fall 2014 Guest Editor’s Comments vii Special Issue of the International Research and Review: Best Practices for Teaching and Learning Diverse Cultures Made Possible by a Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities Group Papers on Pedagogical Concerns and Strategy for Teaching Diverse Cultures Teaching Media and Culture of the Middle East to American Students Ahlam Muhtaseb, PhD, Ece Algan, PhD, & Anne Bennett, PhD 8 How to Increase Awareness about the Issues Relating to the Indigenous Cultures of the Americas Antonieta Gallegos-Ruiz, PhD & Carmen Jany, PhD 18 Pedagogical Approaches and Strategies for Teaching Asia Donovan C. Chau, PhD & Dong Man Kim, PhD 23 GIS Technology and E-Learning for Exposing College Graduates to Transcultur- al Education Rajrani Kalra, Ph.D., Vipin Gupta, Ph.D. 29 Implementation of the Multicultural Language and Cultural Intensive Summer Program at CSUSB Dorothy Chen-Maynard, PhD, RD, Dany Doueiri, PhD, Donna Gotch, MA 35 Book Reviews Heavy Metal Islam: Rock, Resistance, and the Struggle for the Soul of Islam by Mark LeVine Anne Bennett, PhD 42 Islam Unveiled: Disturbing Questions about the World’s Fastest Growing Faith by Robert Spencer Dany Doueiri, PhD 45 Revolution and Its Past: Identities and Change in Modern Chinese History, Third Edition by R. Keith Schoppa Jeremy A. Murray, PhD 48 Flutes of Fire by Leanne Hinton and California Indian Languages by Victor Golla Carmen Jany, PhD 50 Food, Medicine and the Quest for Good Health by Nancy N. Chen Dorothy Chen-Maynard, PhD, RD 52 ii International Research and Review: Journal of Phi Beta Delta Volume 4 Number 1 Fall 2014 Honor Society for International Scholars Film Reviews La Otra Conquista, a Film Depicting the Spiritual Conquest of the Native Peo- ples in Mexico used for Spanish 370 and Spanish 412 Antonieta Gallegos-Ruiz, PhD 54 Using A Separation as a Teaching Moment about Iranian Women for American Students Ahlam Muhtaseb, PhD 56 Oh My God! Rajrani Kalra, PhD 58 The Man Who Shot Ito Hirubumi: An Jung-geun, “Surprising 20th Centu- ry” Dong Man Kim, PhD 60 Nebraska: An Unexpected Cultural Journey Donna Gotch, MA 62 Proceedings of Phi Beta Delta Volume 5 Number 1 Fall 2014 List of Phi Beta Delta Institutional Members 66 Articles Surviving a University Presidential Transition: Assuring Your Impact and Suc- cess Carl Patton, PhD 72 Toleration to Sustain International Positive Relationship Mansoureh Sharifzadeh 78 Copyright 2014, Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars All rights reserved. ISSN: 2167-8669 iii International Research and Review: Journal of Phi Beta Delta Volume 4 Number 1 Fall 2014 Honor Society for International Scholars Journal Description International Research and Review is the official journal of the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars. It is a multidisciplinary journal whose primary objectives are to: (1) recognize, disseminate and share the scholarship of our members with the global academic community; (2) provide a forum for the advancement of academic inquiry and dialogue among all members and stakeholders; and (3) cultivate support for international education among campus leadership by working with university administrators to expand the support for international education among campus leaders. IRR is a peer-reviewed electronic journal providing a forum for scholars and educators to engage in a multi-disciplinary exchange of ideas, to address topics of mutual concern, and to advocate for policies that enhance the international dimension of higher education. Articles should focus on studies and systematic analyses that employ qualitative, quantitative, a mixture of both methods, and theoretical methodologies from an international scope. Both pedagogical and andragogical perspectives in teaching and learning are welcome. The Journal reaches out to an audience involved in matters touching all areas of international education, including theoretical, empirical, and normative concerns and concepts as well as practices. It includes stakeholders, practitioners, advocates, as well as faculty, independent researchers, staff, and administrators of programs and institutions engaged in the field. The editors welcome manuscripts that address the following concerns: International studies and perspectives Review of current literature pertaining to international studies Initiatives and impacts in international education exchange International program development at American colleges and universities Internationalizing of curricula: policies, programs, practices, and impacts International business education Comparative international education issues Curriculum development in area studies Legal issues in the development of international programming Other related topics Peer – Review Process All manuscripts will be forwarded to the Editor for initial review of its relevance of theme, significance, and overall quality. Manuscripts that fit the aim and scope of the Journal, and are of sufficient quality, will then be forwarded to two anonymous reviewers. At the end of the review process, authors will be notified of any comments that the reviewers have made. They will also make a recommendation regarding whether to accept, revise and resubmit, or reject the paper. Publication Frequency The IRR is intended to be published once per year, but will be published more often as additional articles are received. The Proceedings of Phi Beta Delta will be a separate publication of Phi Beta Delta. It will include conference papers, speeches, commentary, and other information particular to the society. Open Access Policy This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. The journal will be published solely on-line. Copyright Notice Authors hold the copyright of articles published in the IRR. Request to reprint IRR articles in other journals will be addressed to the author. Reprints must credit Phi Beta Delta and the IRR as the original publisher and include the URL of the IRR publication. Permission is hereby granted to copy an article, provided IRR is credited and copies are not sold. Indexing Articles published in the IRR will be disseminated by the EBSCOHost Databases to libraries and other of the clients. iv International Research and Review: Journal of Phi Beta Delta Volume 4 Number 1 Fall 2014 Honor Society for International Scholars Author Guidelines International Research and Review is the official journal of the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars. It is a multidisciplinary journal that (1) welcomes submission of manuscripts reflecting research representing all areas of study that promote the international and global dimensions of institutions programs (including both policy, practice, and debates) and individual experience of engaging in international education; (2) welcomes articles on current issues of the day regarding international education: the practice, curriculum, institutional issues, faculty and administration management, and cultural aspects and; (3) welcomes book reviews, and reviews or critiques of current literature. The increasing interest in international opportunities and promotion of scholarship in this shrinking world create new challenges. This purpose of such a publication is to contribute and engage in the conversation